Boléro
By Anne Fontaine
2024
Music / History
2h
Synopsis
Boundary-pushing Russian dancer and actress Ida Rubinstein selects renowned French composer Maurice Ravel to compose the music for her next ballet. Ravel ends up creating his greatest success ever: Boléro.
Community Reviews
Audiences found 'Boléro' to be a visually stunning and emotionally engaging film, highlighting Raphaël Personnaz's compelling portrayal of Maurice Ravel. The film's meticulous attention to the historical and musical details of the 1920s Paris and the creation of Ravel's 'Boléro' was praised. However, some viewers felt the pacing was slow, and the narrative occasionally dragged, which might detract from the overall enjoyment for those expecting a more dynamic storytelling.
👍 Stunning portrayal of Ravel and 1920s Paris.
👎 Some may find the pacing slow.
